The Manager, Systems Engineering, manages the functional department responsible for overall systems design on projects and bids. This involves the development and management of requirement specifications and designs at the system or subsystem level, operational analysis, and preparation of system documentation. Additionally, the role includes maintaining the systems design and requirements development process, while providing technical advice to the Rail and Transit Leadership.
- Manage the Systems Engineering processes for relevant disciplines required for the project or program.
- Manage and coach team leads, oversee department hiring, training and professional development.
- Proven ability to address and resolve new and complex system design issues.
- Monitors the quality and progress of the Systems Engineering activities on the project, ensuring that performance and process requirements are satisfied.
- Coordinates all Systems Engineering staffing requirements for the program, providing supervision, guidance, and mentoring.
- Develop, train and motivate team members to ensure adequate expertise is available for design development.
- Ensure task assignments and balance work demand and capacity.
- The role will require coordination with the System Safety and RAM teams and processes.
- Works closely with other Engineering Managers, including System Safety, System Design, civil and other disciplines to resolve any existing or anticipated issues related to team staffing, quality of work, schedule, performance or delivery.
- Supports precontract and business development efforts as required, serving as technical consultant.
- Ensure performance within budgets for the Systems Engineering discipline on the project or department.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate related to team and work organization for the project.